Add 16/40 and 8/12
16/40 + 8/12 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
8/12 = 8 × 10/12 × 10 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 80/120 = 48 + 80/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 16/40 + 8/12 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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